Tea On Tuesdays ~ Peach Delights

Tea on Tuesdays ~ Peach Delights

I'm thrilled to join my friends, Pam and Mary, todayas we welcome you to May's edition of Tea on Tuesdays.

I've recently returned from a few days exploring Atlanta as a guest with the Antiques Club of Austin.  Time at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, the Atlanta History Center, Swan House, Scott's Antique Market, and visits to private homes inspired my theme for today: 
Peach Delights with a nod to Alice in Wonderland.

While at the Botanical Gardens, we were treated to the opening days of the Alice in Wonderland Returns exhibit of "38 larger-than-life sculptures in seven installations inspired by Lewis Carroll's timeless tales.  Let imagination be your guide as you enter the Garden through giant Storybooks.  Sneak past the grinning Cheshire Cat looking on as you discover Alice spinning in a whirl of teacups and playing cards.  Watch out for the Queen of Hearts and her Chess Set Army as you greet the new Singing Flowers on your approach to the 27 foot tall White Rabbit floating in the Skyline Garden." ~ Atlanta Botanical Garden

If you find yourself in Atlanta,

 don't miss a visit to this exceptional exhibit.

I chose my peach theme with Atlanta in mind, but look what is already here in the local grocery.  Peaches may be the state fruit of Georgia, but our own Texas farms provide us with these tasty treats as well.  
Looks like the First of the Season peaches are here!

I'm a fan of the excellent teas made by 

The Republic of Tea, a California company.

Though it's super easy to use a teabag, I like the ritual of

steeping loose tea using one of my silver tea strainer spoons.

Our recent days have been cool and rainy.

My garden is happy with the spring temps and rain, 

so I chose to celebrate with a garden tea.

I kept it simple with scones from the bakery 

and a delicious peach marmalade I purchased in Atlanta.

I also opened a jar of creamy 

La Fermiere peach yogurt.

To use a steeper spoon, simply fill it with loose tea, 

place it in your cup, pour boiling water over

the spoon and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.

Are you a sweet tea fan?

If you like sweet tea, pop in a sugar cube.

Or use one of these honey wands 

to stir in your sweetness.

Sweet or unsweetened, remember the important aspect of enjoying  

a cup of tea is the company and the ambiance of your space.

Don't forget to include fresh flowers   .   .   .

and invite a friend to join you.

Thank you for being my teatime guest today!

In case you can't relate to a cuppa 

when the temps are 98 degrees, don't fret,

I have ice cold peach tea available.

Either will offer you the amazing fragrance and taste of fresh peaches.

Many thanks to Pam and Mary 

for including me in today's

Tea on Tuesdays.

You will find Pam and Mary's links below.

Pam @ Everyday Living

Mary @ Home is Where the Boat Is

Also Joining

Love Your Creativity @ Life and Linda  Sundays on Silverado @ House on Silverado 

You're the Star @ Electric Red Barn
Inspire Me Monday @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia     Over the Moon @ Marilyn's Treats 

All About Home @ Common Ground    Vintage Charm @ Our Hopeful Home 

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop @ Electric Red Barn
Share Your Style @ French Ethereal  Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner      Farmhouse Friday @ Country Road 407

Saturday Sparks @ Pieced Pastimes